Everyone spun from the grave to see Alannah bent over in pain. Her hands were clutching her heavy belly as she stared down at the barely filled grave. “No…it’s too soon. They aren’t ready.” She turned to look at me, and I could see the panic there.
My mother grabbed for her side. “I don’t think they agree with you, Momma.” She wrapped her arm around her back, and Wendy stepped up to my side, taking my place. “Baby?” My mother looked at me over her shoulder as she spun the groaning Alannah back towards the cabin.
“Yeah?” I felt my stomach clench as I watched as my friend was herded away.
“Finish here. Then come upstairs.” She turned away as Rowan stepped up next to me.
“I don’t think we have the time to stay for the birth.” His voice was soft, but Toya came back to our side.
She cl
